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Cougars edge Utes in tough Basin Bowl victory

Cougars edge Utes in tough Basin Bowl victory

Aug 30, 2023 · Barry Johnson · Sports

It was a wild night in Roosevelt when the Ute Football team took on the Union Cougars in the Basin Bowl. The Utes led throughout the first half, then the Cougs tied it in the third, then the Utes regained the lead late in the third. Then Union scored with 5 minutes left in the […]

Public Asked To Keep A Look Out For Stolen Motorcycle

Public Asked To Keep A Look Out For Stolen Motorcycle

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Having any item stolen is frustrating but having a prized possession stolen is a wholeother level of frustration. The Naples Police Department is asking for the public’s help tospot a stolen motorcycle. The blue and white dirt bike was stolen from the Naples area onAugust 24th. Anyone with any information regarding its current location, please […]

BLM Announces Plan To Remove Entire West Douglas Wild Horse Herd

BLM Announces Plan To Remove Entire West Douglas Wild Horse Herd

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Plans to remove the entire population of wild horses in the West Douglas Herd Area inRio Blanco County Colorado is moving forward. The Bureau of Land Management plansto begin the wild horse gather on September 1st and it is estimated there are 122 wildhorses needing to be removed. “The West Douglas Herd Area is not […]

‘A Light To Remember’ Event Coming Up In Duchesne County

‘A Light To Remember’ Event Coming Up In Duchesne County

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Events are happening around the state as part of International Overdose Day Awareness,including one in Duchesne County. ‘A Light to Remember’ is a movement as well asan organization, which honors those lost to substance abuse, raises awareness aboutthe dangers of opioids, and creates an impactful event for those in treatment. Theannual event is currently held […]

Uintah County Library Highlights The J. Willard Marriott Digital Library

Uintah County Library Highlights The J. Willard Marriott Digital Library

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Have you heard of the J. Willard Marriott Digital Library? The Uintah County Librarywants the public to know about this amazing resource. The J. Willard Marriott DigitalLibrary is a vast collection of digital materials, including photographs, books,newspapers, maps, and much more. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested inUtah history, including the Uintah Basin […]

Roosevelt City Sports Complex Project Moving Forward

Roosevelt City Sports Complex Project Moving Forward

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Roosevelt City Sports Complex project is officially underway after the groundbreaking held last week. The project is currently focused on the earthwork, water lines, and lighting design and is considered about 10 percent complete. The project cost is estimated at $3.5 million dollars, funded by the Community Impact Board, Roosevelt City, and community partners. […]

Rotenone Treatment And Closure Planned For South Fork Of Sheep Creek

Rotenone Treatment And Closure Planned For South Fork Of Sheep Creek

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

A rotenone treatment is scheduled to remove all fish from the South Fork of Sheep Creek on the North slope of the Uinta Mountains in Daggett County starting this week. The Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting the treatment on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District August 29th through September 5th in an effort to restore […]

Uintah/Daggett/Duchesne Counties Updating Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Uintah/Daggett/Duchesne Counties Updating Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Aug 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County, Daggett County, and Duchesne County are working to update the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and they are seeking input from the public. “The purpose of hazard mitigation planning is to identify policies and actions that can be implemented over the long term to reduce risk and future losses,” shares the announcement from Uintah County […]